No. 10,056 in French
grandiose
Impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, often to an exaggerated degree.
In a sentence
Le paysage alpin est vraiment grandiose.
The alpine landscape is truly magnificent.
Here, 'grandiose' describes the exceptional and awe-inspiring beauty of the alpine landscape, showcasing admiration.
Son plan d'affaires était grandiose, mais difficile à réaliser.
His business plan was grandiose but difficult to execute.
In this context, 'grandiose' refers to something ambitious and perhaps overly elaborate, indicating that it might be impractical.
Elle a organisé une cérémonie grandiose pour célébrer l'occasion.
She organized a grandiose ceremony to celebrate the occasion.
In this sentence, 'grandiose' conveys the lavish and formal nature of the ceremony, emphasizing its grandeur.
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